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TikTok's Fate Hangs in Balance as Legal Battles Emerge

TikTok and ByteDance seek judicial relief against U.S. ban pending Supreme Court review, threatening over 170 million American users with service interruption.

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Updated: Dec 10th, 2024, 2:04 AM ET

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TikTok has filed for an emergency injunction to pause a U.S. law that mandates its parent company, ByteDance, divest the platform or face a ban by January 19, 2025. The platform argues this legislation threatens its 170 million U.S. users and their First Amendment rights. Former President Trump has voiced support for TikTok, complicating the legal landscape as the company navigates the upcoming administration. Meanwhile, the Justice Department opposes the injunction, emphasizing national security concerns. A decision from the appeals court is anticipated by December 16.

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